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Publisher's Summary

Bill Bryson's hilarious memoir of growing up in middle America in the Fifties, complete, unabridged, and read by the author.

Born in 1951 in the middle of the United States, Des Moines, Iowa, Bill Bryson is perfectly positioned to mine his memories of a totally all-American childhood for 24 carat memoir gold. Like millions of his generation, Bill Bryson grew up with a rich fantasy life as a superhero. In his case, he ran around the house wearing a jersey with a thunderbolt on it and a towel round his neck that served as his cape, leaping tall buildings in a single bound and vanquishing evildoers (in his head) as The Thunderbolt Kid.

Using his old fantasy life as a springboard, Bill Bryson recreates the life of his family in the 1950s in all its transcendent normality. In a period that saw the inexorable rise of television, the opening of Disneyland, the testing of the atomic bomb, and the explosion of choice in everything from food to cars, Bill Bryson's days followed in reassuringly cosy succession, enlivened by modest triumphs and disasters.

Warm and laugh-out-loud funny, The Thunderbolt Kid is full of Bill Bryson's inimitable, pitch-perfect observations and this unabridged recording contains every single amusing anecdote and amazing fact. Nothing is left out, so you can enjoy the whole book in its entirety, read by Bill Bryson himself.

I just loved it!

This is such a funny autobiography and brings to life the minds of small and not so small boys! Having Bill Bryson read his own biography is an added bonus as he brings it to life. I laughed out loud so often. A wonderful listen.

Another Bryson Hit

This is a great book. It contains more profanity than his past works, but usually in a context where some explicatives are required. There are also some political jabs that I think will spoil this work a generation or two down the road. I love Bill Bryson and all his other works... and as usual, it's a real treat to have the author reading their own book!

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I am listening to it again and again already!!! It is the funniest memoir I've read, period.

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The funniest was the todie jar incident, which involved peeing, jars, food and an absent minded mother. But the best bits were the turn of phrase that Bill employed and his own voice which add a texture and nuance which the other reader of this book can never match.

Other memorable moments were when Bill talked about the reality of life in the 50s, such as racism, sex and America's obession with communism. Bill only mentioned these issues in short but extremely well researched

What does Bill Bryson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Bill's voice and nuance. It really does add stars to the book. If I could, I would give the book 6 stars, instead of 5, as Bill's own narration really takes the book up another level.

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Funny, real, scary, great, and unmissable - The Wonder Years of Bill Bryson in the 50s.

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For those people craving a longer book, this book despite its 7-8 hour length feels longer. Also, the rehearings will really add up as you are gaurenteed to listen to it again.

The 50's were dangerous

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Obviously this type of book benefits greatly by having the author read it and this was very enjoyable. Wow the 50's were dangerous, its a wonder anyone survived. A great romp through Bill Bryson's early life, growing up in the 50's. If you like his other books you will like this one. It has some wonderful over and understatements throughout. He captures a kid's perspective with great skill.

Loved it!

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A great insight into America's heydays in the 1950s and 60s - laced with great humour, historical events and social insights. There was something very special about post second world war America - an unmatched optimism sometimes founded on blissful ignorance but always supported by a burning ambition - and Bill Bryson unfolds these contradictions with affection and humour. Having the author read the book only added to the authenticity of the story and helped me feel closer to one of my favourite authors.

Boyhood dreams

Funny, entertaining and well written

I found this audiobook a very entertaining and amusing listen. Bill Bryson has a way of telling the story that makes it very enjoyable. It also had the effect of reminding me of my own childhood that, although had little to do with his (different ages and places) I could still relate to many of the stories.

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chris

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Stupid grin on my face

I've just spent several happy hours with a stupid grin on my face, not to mention laughing out loud (and I'm not the sort of person to laugh out loud), listening to this genuinely funny narration. Bill Bryson has a wonderful way with words - both the way he's written this and the way he's narrated it - and you don't have to be a child of the fifties to enjoy this story about childhood and 'why grown-ups are not to be trusted'. This is quite the best thing I've listened to so far in my 16 months of membership and I just didn't want it to end, so now I'm off to download some more Bryson titles...

13 of 13 people found this review helpful

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Lee

07-17-15

A nostalgic view of childhood

Bryson narrates his own novel like a much loved uncle retelling stories of his youth. The book covers his childhood during the 50's and 60's in rural America. It gives an insight into the hope that filled a nation and how this changed as pivotal moments in American history unravel. These are captured from a child's eye with great wonder. Part of the beauty of the book is it captures the human condition at childhood. There's also some great moments of humour that made me chuckle. I wouldn't normally read a biography, but found this an entertaining read.

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

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Daniel

07-13-15

Brilliant

An incredible, engrossing portrait of different time. Bryson succeeds as ever in holding your attention throughout.

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Paul

07-04-15

Fantastic

Extremely funny and well read. Hard to find another book quite like it. The right sort of length.

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Letty

03-28-15

Bill Brysons best book

A wonderful, funny and in parts moving book. I loved Bill Bryson narration....just perfect. I have listened to it twice now which I haven't ever done with an audible book before but this is well worth it.....loved every minute.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

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martin

11-24-15

HOME RUN!

Where does The Life & Times of the Thunderbolt Kid rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top 10 as I,m a bit of a Bryson fan!

What other book might you compare The Life & Times of the Thunderbolt Kid to, and why?

non in my collection

Which character – as performed by Bill Bryson – was your favourite?

His father...especially when he caught his parents having sex...very funny!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Its doable...just

Any additional comments?

Ive yet to find an Author with a more engaging style Than Bryson. Just love his style of narration!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

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Mrs

09-03-15

My heart broke a little when it ended

A wonderful book made all the more special for the author reading it. I laughed often and very nearly cried. Bravo

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Elizabeth

09-01-07

I used to be a Bill Bryson fan!

Yes, even us Senior Citizens join fan clubs, or the modern equivalent thereof, which is now registering on an author's website in order to receive newsletters, etc. Bill Bryson's website is the only one I have joined as to date I have enjoyed his books so much, but now I shall be cancelling my enrolment.
I hope, however, to enjoy reading and maybe even listening to, future books by this author but not those which he chooses to read himself. Before purchasing this particular title, I had listened to many Bill Bryson audio books, all read by William Roberts. I just wish this one had been read by him as well.
In choosing to read his own work (or being encouraged to do so by his publishers) Bill Bryson has, I believe, made a cardinal error. His intonation and delivery rushes along in a manner which I think is difficult for those with an 'English' ear, i.e. one used to more word stress, to listen to comfortably. Some may describe Bryson's reading style as 'racy'. I wouldn't: it's poor. His reading left me wondering why this title is invariably in Audible's best seller list. I'll just have to buy a hard copy of the book and read it for myself as I'm sure it's cleverly and expertly written as Bill Bryson's books usually are. But I can't judge it on the basis of this disappointing presentation.

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J. Butler

09-01-16

Enjoyed it

A sometimes funny and somewhat sad journey through Bryan's childhood in mid-America in the 1950/60s. As always it's well written and full of interesting facts. There are a couple of laugh out load moments, but some very sad moments where Bryson reminisces over what has been lost with passing time.

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J. Stephens

08-17-16

everything about this book is excellent

fascinating, engaging, compelling, and funny too. I must have listened to this at least a dozen times.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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Jeff

01-02-17

Thoroughly enjoyable

I loved this book. I found it hilarious. I'm surprised that it isn't one of the better known Bryson books. I think it's one of his best. I do suspect that quite a few of the stories are exaggerated, but what the hell: they're really enjoyable.

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Robert A. Cant

01-02-17

The Development of the USA alongside Bill Bryson

Where does The Life & Times of the Thunderbolt Kid rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I've taken to listening to Audible books in my lunch-hours, while walking around our local residential streets. I was always interested, always entertained, and frequently causing casual passers-by to wonder what was going on with the many laugh out loud moments. It's an interesting narration of middle America in the early 50's through to the 60's, told by Bill Bryson via his alter ego "the Thunderbolt Kid". Funny, and informative. Just a great story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

As an autobiography, plain Bill is the central character, but many, many interesting characters intersected with his childhood.

Which character – as performed by Bill Bryson – was your favourite?

Too many to mention. I'd be explaining the whole book all over again. All characterizations are explained in wonderful detail, and it was easy to imagine them.

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I'd love to have the luxury of having 8+ hours in a block to listen to audiobooks, However, I'm afraid life gets in the way. I listened to this as quickly as I've listened to any audiobook,which is a recommendation. Given the time, I'd have given it a go to listen in one sitting.

Any additional comments?

This was my first Bill Bryson audiobook. On the strength of the enjoyment of this, I bought "Made in America", which I've just started. It's narrated by William Roberts - competently. My own preference, and a very strong one, is Bill's narration compared to William Roberts. The subtle humour comes through for me much stronger with Mr Bryson's narration. Mr Roberts seems a bit serious for a Bill Bryson's writing style. I've noted that many of those narrated by Bill Bryson are abridged versions, which seems a waste. So a solid vote for Bill Bryson to narrate his own books, and I do note that the latest One Summer - America 1927 is self narrated. That's my next purchase come the monthly subscription renewal.

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Carolyn

01-07-16

Wonderful

Hilarious, thoroughly enjoyed and, surprisingly, even learnt many facts!! Well read by the author which added a certain charm to the story

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Jennifer

12-14-15

Hilarious

wonderful reminiscings of a time past. Almost like the unfiltered version of Happy Days. Laughed out loud frequently.